Who can obtain a copy of a birth/death certificate?
Birth and Death are not public records. Only Parents, legal guardians (must have proof of guardianship), the person themselves (registrant), child, grandparent/grandchild, sibling, spouse, registered domestic partner, licensed attorney/agency, or a member of a governmental agency can obtain a certified copy. Note: Step-parents, foster parents, aunts, uncles, cousins, etc. are unable to obtain a copy.